Job Description
Join the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as a 2026 Strategy Futurist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect the future of sustainable technology and human-machine collaboration. This pivotal role demands radical innovation and strategic foresight to position our company at the vanguard of 2026's technological landscape. You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives in quantum computing integration, bio-digital interfaces, and climate-positive AI while mentoring next-generation innovators. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to turn visionary concepts into market-defining realities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026-focused technology roadmaps with 5-year strategic impact
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum-resistant cryptography and neural network augmentation
- Partner with C-suite to align organizational strategy with emerging technological paradigms
- Establish industry-defining standards for ethical AI deployment and digital sovereignty
- Curate and manage a portfolio of moonshot projects with trillion-dollar market potential
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and future-focused global forums
- Mentor Innovation Fellows in exponential thinking and paradigm-shifting methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation with demonstrable impact on 5+ emerging technologies
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Synthetic Biology, or equivalent disruptive field
- Proven track record of launching $1B+ market initiatives from concept to commercialization
- Deep expertise in exponential technology convergence patterns
- Published thought leadership in Nature, MIT Tech Review, or equivalent tier-1 publications
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio of at least three paradigm-shifting patents in future-critical domains